FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or more information about ATE, please contact:
Brenda Jorgenson
Executive Director, Northwest Auto Care Alliance
brenda@nwautocare.org
Seattle, WA – March 21-23, 2025 – The Automotive Training Expo (ATE) 2025, held at the DoubleTree SeaTac Hilton Hotel, was a resounding success, bringing together over 700 attendees from across the West Coast Region and Canada. Participants from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Canada gathered for an unparalleled educational and networking experience.
Over the course of two and a half days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), ATE delivered 60 top-tier training classes, equipping automotive professionals with cutting-edge industry knowledge and skills. Attendees had the unique opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s most respected trainers, further enhancing their expertise and operational efficiencies.
The event also featured two vibrant evening exhibit hall receptions on Friday and Saturday, where leading exhibitors showcased innovative products and services. The exhibit hall was buzzing with energy, excitement, and valuable business connections, enhanced by a no-host bar and hors d’oeuvres. Exhibitors expressed their enthusiasm about the high engagement and quality networking throughout the event.
“The lineup of classes this year was the best ever! A huge thank you to the ATE Committee for putting together such an outstanding program.” – Attendee Testimonial
ATE 2025 would not have been possible without the dedication and support of our trainers, sponsors, exhibitors, attendees, and volunteers. Their contributions were instrumental in making this event a standout success, ensuring that ATE remains the premier automotive training event in the West Coast Region.
We extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make ATE 2025 an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out next year! ATE 2026 will return on March 27-29, 2026—bringing even more world-class training, top-tier exhibitors, and unmatched networking opportunities. Stay tuned for registration details!
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The Auto Care Alliance serves independent automotive service professionals and was formed in January 2022. ACA Currently has over 1000 members in 40 states and 3 countries. Alliances that are part of the Auto Care Alliance include the Florida Auto Care Alliance (FLACA), Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance (MAACA), the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA), the Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA), and the Texas Auto Care Alliance (TXACA). For more information about the ACA and the state and regional alliances that form the Auto Care Alliance, visit www.autocarealliance.org.
